28 January 2013

please weigh in...posted by Melissa

So, without this sounding like a complete cop out, I'm at a crossroads...I've just finished my first chart D and I have a big decision to make. My gut tells me that I am not going to wear this knit. As much as I love it, I'm fairly certain that it is going to languish in my closet for eternity. It won't be large enough for a blanket in the light fingering yarn I chose, and it will be too large for a table covering if I complete the pattern as written. But right now, without doing chart D for the second time, I can still do the border and have a beautiful heirloom linen that I will use. Alot. If I weren't knitting with all of you, the decision would be easy and I would start my edging. I kind of feel like I'm cheating if I quit now, though, after encouraging the rest of you to knit along with us this year. Sigh. What to do what to do? I would love some input ~ have you all made circular shawls that you've worn before? Do you love them? I will gladly continue on if I hear great things. Any thoughts are welcome. For now, I'm going to set this aside and ponder. Ponder, ponder. And Tanna, if you read this, I'm so glad you stopped pondering ~ I would feel awful not making the full size if I had been able to convince you that you would love the circular shape.

25 comments:

My opinion is if you aren't ever going to wear it, then why not make it into something you will use? A tablecloth really would be an heirloom piece that could be enjoyed year round. It's not cheating Melissa, it's taking what you have and making it work for YOU! It's a beautiful knit, turn it into whatever you want and love it. Knitting should be a joy, not something to fret over. Big [[hug]] to you.

You are so sweet and considerate to think of everyone dear melissa. But hakuna matata~no worries! It is not a cop out by any means, it is the beauty of knitting to have the opportunity to make something that is just perfectly you. I say continue on with e chart (my favorite!) and enjoy your beautiful knit!

Follow your gut! I say knitting should not be stressful. It should bring please. If omitting parts of the shawl will make it a useable piece, go for it. (Oh, and I swear I will finish mine. I just realized my kiddos need legwarmers, slippers and mittens before we leave for D.C. in 3 days!)

have a safe journey ~ I miss the D.C. area (my family was in Md until I was 12 and I have wonderful memories of weekend trips to the museums and brown bag lunches and learning about all sorts of historical things!)

I wish I had a lifetime of knitting to know all kinds of ins and outs., but I'm learning. I do know that one idea can turn into another, kal or not. Knit what and however you want. We want you to love and use it.

Cheater cheater pumpkin eater! Hee hee. I always make modifications to the original patterns I just can’t help myself, but I am just about done with my second round of D and I love it. You might want to see some finished LoG before you start E. If you do decide to not do round 2 of D that is no big deal it will be fun to see all the variations of the pattern.

I've done my final rows of knitting and the decrease row and now just need to decide if I'm going to bead chart E....hmmm (I've had that eminem song in my head all day, too, thank you very much! slim shady...hehe)

Go with your gut feeling! Modifying to fit you might be the right thing to do. It is stunning in person! The magic moment will be blocking and seeing how pretty the yarn you chose is. It's already pretty! Annette

I think the only requirement is to be true to the art and not a slave to the pattern. It's a perk of being an adult learner. YOU get to call the shots and make choices deciding what is useful for you. It is not cheating. It is taking ownership of your time and your craft.

I think the only requirement is to be true to the art and not a slave to the pattern. It's a perk of being an adult learner. YOU get to call the shots and make choices deciding what is useful for you. It is not cheating. It is taking ownership of your time and your craft.

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Oneknitwit (Kelli) & Twoknitwit (Melissa). Passing acquaintances in high school years ago, we married brothers and became family. We learned to knit, and became best friends. This blog is our way of sharing our fibery adventures and all things knitterly with family & friends, as well as a place where we can host an occasional knitalong with guest bloggers. Thanks for stopping by!